In the digital economy, information systems serve as critical assets for completive advantage as well as a source for strategic security risk. Organisations now have complex digital ecosystems rooted at the heart of their success and it is incumbent upon business managers and leaders to be acutely aware of the challenges and risks that cybersecurity threats pose to their continued operations.

“There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those who don’t yet know they have been hacked.” – John Chambers (CEO: Cisco)

The MANCOSA skillME Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age short learning programme (SLP) has been developed by industry experts to provide business leaders and managers with a robust understanding of their role and responsibility in in protecting digital systems by mitigating cyber threats. The programme develops the skills that are required in order to strategically and successfully influence the overall cybersecurity posture within an organisation, in order to develop an appropriate level of protection against predicted cyber threats.

Cybersecurity is all about protecting online programmes, systems, and networks from cyber attacks or hacking. A cyber attack may impact companies and individuals, exposing anyone who uses digital technology to cyber risk.

A digital attack is often done to access, destroy, or change sensitive or essential information. It may also be done to extort funds or disrupt regular business operations.

The consequences of a cyber attack can be devastating. Hackers may get hold of banking details or other private information that can affect an individual’s or company’s financial well-being or other functions.

Good cybersecurity practices protect your sensitive information from attack, making it a crucial part of private or business operations. Doing a cybersecurity risk management course will thus empower you with the knowledge you need to protect business or personal digital information. As these skills are in high demand, doing our short cybersecurity risk management course will help set you up for success in your IT career.

There are NO admission requirements for this short learning programme – simply #CLICKtoLEARN.

User requirements:

• Own laptop or PC or tablet/mobile
• Own internet connection
• Approximately 1 GB of data

• High-impact microlearning programme developed by industry and academic experts
• Mobile-friendly and accessible
• Interactive/ gamified content and assessments
• Videos on demand

The online environment is fast-paced and dynamic. Digital security technology and techniques change constantly. Keep up to speed by taking a cybersecurity risk management course.

By doing the cybersecurity risk management course, you'll place yourself in the market for fantastic career opportunities that could take you around the world.

Take this digital security training course with us and unlock your best future.

Connect with the skillME team or download the programme brochure.